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Jim Mohlala

Education: Masters Candidate (Media and Communications), Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation (2025), Advanced Diploma in Journalism (2024), Diploma in Journalism (2020-2023)

Experience: Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (2026-present), Social justice reporter at Daily Maverick (2023-2024), Freelance Journalist at Sunday Times/TimesLIVE (2024-2025), Assistant to Office of FID Dean, CPUT (2025)

Awards: Deans Special Award (CPUT) - Excellent Editorial Leadership

Jim Mohlala is a Human Interest writer for Briefly News (joined in 2025). Mohlala holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He started his career working at the Daily Maverick and has written for the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

314 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“They used to play with humans”: Monkeys’ hilarious river crossing leaves Mzansi in stitches

“They used to play with humans”: Monkeys’ hilarious river crossing leaves Mzansi in stitches

South Africa

2 months ago

“We are proud”: Grade 11 learner saves police officer at Eastern Cape beach during holiday visit

“We are proud”: Grade 11 learner saves police officer at Eastern Cape beach during holiday visit

People

2 months ago

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

South Africa

2 months ago

“Is This Not Heaven?”: SA Man Stuns Mzansi With Virtual Tour of World’s Best Airport

“Is This Not Heaven?”: SA Man Stuns Mzansi With Virtual Tour of World’s Best Airport

People

2 months ago

“Recognition is important”: Mzansi moved as long-serving employee receives unexpected reward

“Recognition is important”: Mzansi moved as long-serving employee receives unexpected reward

People

2 months ago

“Give that man a beer”: Man’s ‘headless’ stunt at traffic light leaves South Africans stunned

“Give that man a beer”: Man’s ‘headless’ stunt at traffic light leaves South Africans stunned

People

2 months ago

“Your neighbours have a big cat”: Mzansi reacts after man encounters leopard on his driveway

“Your neighbours have a big cat”: Mzansi reacts after man encounters leopard on his driveway

People

2 months ago

A Mzansi man was left stunned after encountering a leopard just metres from his room near the Kruger National Park. The sighting sparked massive reactions online

“The country’s most adored”: Mzansi moved as petrol attendants shower “KwaMfana” with love

“The country’s most adored”: Mzansi moved as petrol attendants shower “KwaMfana” with love

People

2 months ago

KwaMfana was left touched after petrol attendants at a Shell garage surprised him with a heartfelt gesture, thanking him for inspiring self-care through social media

“What a beautiful send-off”: Community unites to honour two learners killed in Vaal crash

“What a beautiful send-off”: Community unites to honour two learners killed in Vaal crash

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Church members lead a moving brass procession in Sebokeng to honour two learners killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash, captured in a viral video

“Looks like two different people”: Woman shares skin transformation after cutting sugar

“Looks like two different people”: Woman shares skin transformation after cutting sugar

People

2 months ago

A woman posted before-and-after photos on Facebook showing how cutting sugar from her diet helped clear and brighten her skin, sparking thousands of reactions

"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

People

2 months ago

Mzansi cheers as Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend, teaches kickboxing to kasi kids on the beach, inspiring youth with discipline and fun

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A viral video shows three friends from South Africa, the UK and Canada comparing everyday words, sparking laughter as local slang confuses international viewers

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

People

2 months ago

A Mzansi woman went viral after wearing almost all her clothes at once to avoid luggage fees. Mzansi reacted with laughter and disbelief at her creative travel hack

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

People

2 months ago

A visiting chef left Mzansi laughing after joking that Cape Town’s potholes were “stolen” by thieves, sparking digs about the city’s unusually smooth roads

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

People

2 months ago

South Africans react to Woolworths’ buy-two for 75% off sale. Shoppers questions the timing of the massive discounts on leftover festive items during Januworry

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